ROUND 1, PICK 19

SHEA McCLELLIN

Defensive end, Boise State

How he fits: McClellin comes in immediately as a situational pass rusher on the left side, and will also play extensively on special teams. At 6-3, 260, he is a bit undersized to be an every-down defensive end on the left side, and actually had to put on 12 pounds after the Senior Bowl to weight 260. In the Bears' scheme, he could move even to right end at times with Julius Peppers moving inside or to the left side. Although he played middle linebacker and situational pass rush end at Boise State, he doesn't figure to be a middle linebacker in the Bears' scheme. His intensity and ability to get from a block to the quarterback are what sold GM Phil Emery on McClellin.

When he'll play: Emery said he wanted a first-round pick who is going to play immediately. McClellin will do that even if he isn't starting. He'll likely be behind DE Israel Idonije on the initial depth charts, but he'll play on third down on long-distance downs. Peppers and Idonije were on the field for a higher percentage of downs than all but one other DE tandem in the league last year and they wore down. McClellin will be in the rotation to get them rest. Long term, he figures to become a starter, but may need to bulk up a bit.

THE TAKE

"People got into him late. ... As we worked through this process, he started looking better and better to us. In terms of his natural ability, he showed us some things that the other D-ends did not show us. Some people possess it (natural pass rush ability) at a high level. Some don't — they get stuck on blocks, they don't react from block to ball. Shane has that at a very high level." — Emery

REMAINING PICKS

Round-overall: 2-50, 3-79, 4-111, 5-150, 6-184, 6-200, 7-220

THREE NEEDS

1. Offensive tackle. They passed on a chance to draft Iowa's Riley Reiff, and now still need a third tackle to challenge Gabe Carimi and J'Marcus Webb. They claim the offensive line wasn't as bad as it showed last year in a scheme that called for longer pass routes and longer QB drops, but it needs to upgrade regardless.

2. Defensive tackle. The quick, strong DT who could get into a gap like Tommie Harris was not available in Round 1 and they'll be looking for someone who can complement Henry Melton, Matt Toeaina, and Stephen Paea. It's a difficult talent to find. They've drafted players like Dusty Dvoracek, Tank Johnson and Paea without getting high quality. They'll think speed when it comes to this spot.

3. Wide receiver. There are plenty of taller receivers still available, which is a quality Lovie Smith and Emery have both said they want. Brandon Marshall is their only tall receiver. They might even want to consider a taller tight end who can get down the field as a target.